Business-Friendly.
Robust Workforce.
Dynamic Culture.

Fort Worth consistently ranks among the nation’s fastest-growing areas. Discover why companies choose to do business in Fort Worth.

Attracting Business.
Creating Jobs.
Expanding Industry.

The Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership (Fort Worth EDP) supports business attraction and sustainable growth in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, and the surrounding areas.

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Fort Worth By the Numbers

Fort Worth and Texas provide a strong business-friendly climate with a robust and high-skilled talent pool, with lower labor and real estate costs than other large U.S. metros. Fort Worth stands out with a vibrant and dynamic culture, a central U.S. location and superior access featuring DFW International Airport, major highways, and rail. In Fort Worth, the world is within easy reach.

0%

State and Local Income Tax

Texas and Fort Worth offer 0% state and local income tax, which means you and your employees keep more money in their pockets.

State of Texas

#1

Texas Ranks #1
Best State for Business

Texas ranks the #1 Best State for Doing Business by CEO Magazine—for a record-breaking 21 years in a row—for its business-friendly policies, growing cities, and a rising professional class.

CEO Magazine (2025)

5%

Lower cost of Doing Business in Fort Worth

Fort Worth’s cost of doing business ranks 5% lower than the national average when it comes to tax burden, labor, rent, and energy costs.

Moody’s Analytics

10th

Largest City in the U.S.

Fort Worth is the 11th largest city in the United States, ahead of Seattle, Boston, and San Francisco.

U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates (July 2025)

#1

Region in Texas for Higher Education

DFW is the #1 region in Texas for higher education enrollment and degree completion—24% of all students enrolled and 26% of annual degrees awarded in Texas are from a DFW area college or university.

Dallas-Fort Worth Higher Education Review (2025)

6.2%

Lower Cost of Living than the National Average

With a cost of living that’s 6.2% lower than the national average, Fort Worth offers a favorable quality of life with plenty of fun things to do.

C2ER (Q1 2026)

Why Companies Choose to Do Business in Fort Worth

In Good Company

The Dallas-Fort Worth region ranks as one of the most diverse economies in the nation with companies in every major industry located in the Fort Worth area.

“American is proud to call Fort Worth home, and we believe the robust air service we provide makes the North Texas region an even more attractive place for businesses and residents alike.”

“Those of us at BNSF know the potential of Fort Worth and have called it our home for decades. Our community has many positive attributes that make it ideal for businesses to choose to locate here. We have a vibrant culture that’s business-friendly and a great place to raise a family.”

“Fort Worth offers a vibrant business and community landscape with its strategic location, favorable business climate and focus on community health and wellbeing making it an attractive destination for companies seeking growth and opportunity.”

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As fans from around the world arrive in the DFW area, Fort Worth offers more than a place to stay. It is a place to grow, invest, and do business. From a thriving economy to a dynamic business community, there has never been a better time to explore what makes Fort Worth stand out.

Business-Friendly.Robust Workforce.Dynamic Culture.

Attracting Business.Creating Jobs.Expanding Industry.

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